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      Question

      Each sentence is divided into five parts (a), (b), (c),

      (d), and (e). Find the part which contains the error. If there is no error, choose (e). The newly appointed officer, despite being junior than most of his colleagues (a) / demonstrated exceptional leadership skills (b) / during the crisis situation (c) / and earned widespread recognition from senior officials (d). / No error (e)
      A a Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      B b Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      C c Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      D d Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
      E e Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

      Solution

      Rule: Words like senior, junior, superior, inferior, preferable, prefer → always followed by “to”, not “than”  Error:  “junior than most of his colleagues”  Correct:  “junior to most of his colleagues”  Why: These adjectives are comparative in meaning already, so “than” is NOT used

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